behests
英 [bɪˈhɛsts]
美 [bɪˈhɛsts]
n. (书面用语)命令,训谕;紧急指示
behest的复数
柯林斯词典
- PHRASE 按…的吩咐;应…的要求;遵照…的命令
If something is done at someone's behest, it is done because they have ordered or requested it.
- In 1970, at his new wife's behest, they moved to Southampton...
1970年,应他新任妻子的要求,他们搬到了南安普敦。 - The policy document was produced at the behest of John Major and other world leaders.
这份政策文件是在约翰·梅杰和其他国家领导人的授意下拟定的。